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You'll remember about a week ago, when we called your attention to the hot start of the New York Rangers and their all world goalie, Henrik Lunqvist. After last night, back-up goalie, Steve Valiquette is 2 and 0 following a regulation shutout and a shootout win for the Blue shirts in the world's most famous arena.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, the ghost of an original six team, which hasn't won a Stanley cup since the Johnson administration, were the victims. Valiquette who had a strong year as the back-up last year, played nine of the ten games he started on the road. He was especially gratified to get the shutout at home. The crowd stood and chanted "Valee! Valee!" as he turned back five Toronto shots on a later 3rd period power play. He said later, "That gave me goosebumps. And now I know how Henrik feels."

The Rangers are off to a 6 and 1 start.

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